Universal Records and Big Bang Philippines Fan Club, in cooperation with MYX, Astroplus and Odyssey, invite you to Ultimate Bang: Big Bang Special Edition and Essential Big Bang Album Launch Event on May 14 (Saturday). We are launching two (2) albums in this event - Big Bang Special Editionand Essential Big Bang CDs.

Watch out for more details about freebies, activities and CD prices very soon.

Four (4) major record stores are participating in the Step By Step: CNBLUE "First Step" Album Launch Event on May 21 (Saturday). These record stores are:
- Astroplus The Block
- Astroplus Mall of Asia
- Odyssey Megamall
- Odyssey SM Bacoor

Universal Records and CNBLUE Philippines Fan Club, in cooperation with MYX, Astroplus and Odyssey, invite you to Step By Step: CNBLUE "First Step" Album Launch Event on May 21 (Saturday). We are launching CNBLUE "First Step" CD in this event!

Watch out for more details about freebies, activities and CD prices very soon.

These are the Exclusive Tohoshinki Freebies when you buy BOTH Tohoshinki "Complete Single A-Side Collection" and "Single B-Side Collection" CDs at 8G: Cassiopeia Philippines' 8th Gathering on May 7 (Saturday) at the Trade Hall, Starmall Edsa:

Oh yes! All five of them will be there on May 7 (Saturday) at 8G: Cassiopeia Phils. 8th Gathering at Trade Hall, Starmall Edsa. We are not talking about the members in the flesh but the life size individual TVXQ members standees! And yes, Cassiopeia PH will be giving away these standees to lucky Cassies!

Cassiopeia Philippines, the Premiere Tohoshiki/TVXQ Fanclub in the country invites you to join 8G, their 8th Gathering on May7 (Saturday) at Trade Hall, Starmall Edsa. Here are the details:

What: The 8th gathering of one of the biggest FCs in the Philippines, Cass PH
When: May 7, 2011; 10AM – 7PM
Where: Trade Hall, Starmall Edsa
Who: Cass PH and the Kpop Community

Happenings:

Exclusive album launch:Tohoshinki's A-Side & B-Side Collection Philippine Release! Included in this ultimate 4-Disc collection are: 45 Tohoshinki J-pop singles + 10 songs not included in any of their previous albums and a 12-song compilation of their most popular hits. This massive release is a definite must have for your TVXQ collection! Universal Records will also be giving away Limited Edition items available only during this launch so don’t miss this one chance! See you at 8G!

Cassies are rejoicing right now! Why? After the Philippine release of JYJ last year, Universal Records and Cassiopeia Philippines, together with Astroplus and Odyssey, bring you the Exclusive Album Launch of TOHOSHINKI "Complete Single A-Side Collection" and "Single B-Side Collection" CDs on MAY 7 (SATURDAY) during 8G: Cassiopeia Philippines' 8th Gathering at Trade Hall, Starmall Edsa.

When you buy Tohoshinki "Complete Single A-Side Collection" and "Single B-Side Collection" during the event, you get Exclusive Freebies!

Watch out out for more details soon! Cassies, start saving up!

Tohoshinki may have stopped activities as a group, but the music and memories remain. After the chart-topping success of "Best Selection 2010" (it charted #1 in both Astroplus and Odyssey during May 2010) comes two more Japanese compilation albums, "Complete Single A-Side Collection" and "Single B-Side Collection", that together cover all of Tohoshinki 's A-side singles and best B-side coupling tracks.

"Complete Single A-Side Collection" collects all 45 Tohoshinki J-pop singles, from their debut "Stay With Me Tonight" right up to their most recent "Toki Wo Tomete". Many of the songs on this compilation were not included in "Best Selection 2010". Of special note is the inclusion of the ten group and solo songs from the double A-side "Trick" singles, which were not included on any of their albums.

"Complete Single A-Side Collection" includes three full color Photobooks. Photobook #1 has 110 pages, Photobook #2 has 48 pages and Photobook #3 has 92 pages.

"Single B-Side Collection" contains 12 popular side tracks that can be rightly considered hidden Tohoshinki J-pop classics including "Proud", "Try My Love", "Take Your Hands" and "No Pain No Gain".

Cassiopeia Philippines, the Premiere Tohoshiki/TVXQ Fanclub in the country invites you to join 8G, their 8th Gathering on May 7 (Saturday) at Trade Hall, Starmall Edsa. Here are the basic information about this exciting event.

1. What is 8G: The Carnival?
It is the 8th gathering of Cassiopeia Philippines, TVXQ/JYJ's biggest and premiere fanclub in the country.

2. When and where is 8g: The Carnival going to be held?
May 7, 2011 (Saturday) at the Trade Hall of Starmall EDSA. Doors open at 10am.
http://cassph.org/event-details/57-8g-commuting-to-starmall-edsa

3. Are there tickets for sale? How much?
Tickets are prices at P200. You can pre-order online or meet-up with one of CassPH's core to buy tickets. Special freebies await the first 88 tickets!

4. Are Tohoshinki's Complete A-side and B-side Collection CDs going to be available there? How much are they?
Yes, they will be exclusively launched at the 8G in cooperation with Universal Records. A-side is P800 while B-side is P400.

5. When I buy my Tohoshinki's Complete A-side and B-side Collection CDs at 8G, do I get EXCLUSIVE freebies ONLY AVAILABLE during 8G?
Yes, yes, yes!

6. Since this is a "carnival", will there be rides in 8G?
No, we won't have any rides but we will have many carnival and TVXQ themed booths and games in store for you!

7. Will there be other merchandise of TVXQ for sale at 8G?
Yes. Official CassPH merchadise and other goods will be available there.

8. I applied for a membership card at 2nd Philippine Kpop Convention last December 2010. Will I be able to get my card at the 8G?
Yes.

9. I'm not a member of Cassiopeia Philippines. Is it ok to come?
Of course! Everyone is welcome! You can also apply to be an official member on 8G. ^^ More details here.

10. Is TVXQ/JYJ going to be there?
No. But we hope someday, we'll have an event together with them. For now, let's be with them through our hearts. ♥

Yunho and Changmin are making a comeback in both Japan and Korea in January! The first Korean TVXQ release in over two years, "Keep Your Head Down" features eleven brand new songs that reveal a hot new image and style for Yunho and Changmin. The album includes the title song "Why (Keep Your Head Down)", "Crazy" featuring Trax's Jay, the OST song "Athena" for the same-titled Korean drama, and "Maximum", which they performed during the SM Town tour. Changmin and Yunho also each have a solo!

This edition of "Keep Your Head Down" includes as bonus track the OST song "Journey" featuring Girls' Generation's Seohyun for Changmin's long-awaited drama "Paradise Ranch".

After two years and three months, TVXQ has finally returned to the Korean music industry with the help of some of the biggest names in the industry."Keep Your Head Down" album features composers Yoo Young Jin, Kenzie, Park Chang Hyun, E-TRIBE and Outsidaz, who all collaborated in bringing out the charismatic vocals of the duo while attempting new and exciting genres. Park Chang Hyun, who previously composed the group’s debut track “Hug" has returned once more for the group’s ballad track “How Can I”. Yunho’s solo song “Honey Funny Bunny” is a trendy song of the slow jam genre composed by E-TRIBE. The unique title refers to a man’s description of the woman he falls in love with upon first sight. Changmin’s solo ballad track, “Confession” was self-written and features a piano and orchestra that aids in bringing out his strong vocals. The lyrics express the feelings of a man’s sorrow after having lost his love. Other tracks are "Crazy", a dance track featuring the rap of Trax’s Jay, “Rumor” and “Maximum”.

Download Sponge Cola’s “Tambay”, produce a music video for the song and stand a chance to win P100,000 Cash(tax-free)! Here are the full mechanics:

1. Download the single “Tambay” to your cellphones:
• Text “Tambay” to 2600 (valid on all networks; P50 per mp3 per download)
• You will receive the MP3 of the song “Tambay” as well as a unique confirmation code
• Save the song and the confirmation code to your cellphone

2. Produce a full music video for the song “Tambay” and upload it to your YouTube account.

4. Emails/Submissions of entries will be accepted from 12:00 am of March 16, 2011 until 12:00 noon of June 17, 2011 only.

5. The music video may include new and/or old videos and/or photos that are owned by entry sender.

6. If materials used are not owned by entry sender, he/she should have explicit permission to use and include them, ensuring that the copyright of any individual, institution, company, etc. will not be infringed.

7. No use of explicit images, foul language or anything that damages any individual, institution or company.

8. Preferably, video should have high resolution, with an aspect ratio of 720x480.

9. Fifteen (15) finalists will be chosen from all the submitted entries, and they will automatically receive P5,000 Cash Prize. Each of the finalist will be notified through registered mail and contacted through his/her mobile phone by a representative of Universal Records on how to claim their P5,000.00 Cash. The finalists should be able to provide two (2) valid ID's with photo.

10. Top 15 entries will be chosen by a panel of judges based on the following criteria:
• Artistic touch and creativity: 35%
- This refers to videos showing skill or excellence in execution. The video should be ingenious, exhibiting good taste; performed, made, or edited artistically; aesthetically pleasing.
• Message delivery: 35%
- The message of the video should be communicated clearly.
• Uniqueness: 30%
- This refers to videos having no similarity to other videos; original in idea, style and delivery.

16. The Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up will be officially announced on July 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM noon via the Universal Records Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsphfanpage) and he/she will be notified through his/her mobile phone by a representative of Universal Records.

17. A DTI representative shall be present to witness the determination of the Top 15 finalists, the Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up.

18. Contest is open to AMATEURS only - individuals or groups with a valid Philippine address. Students are encouraged to join.

19. Working individuals are allowed to join provided they do not presently hold any job or career that involves professional film/video/commercial production nor have they done any prior job or work related to professional film/video/commercial production.

The Radio Dept. is often referred to as Sweden's most important indie pop band and was one out of only two Swedish bands on NME's 'Top 100 albums of the decade' list. The Sophia Coppola film 'Marie Antoinette' featured three songs by the band which further helped them to achieve worldwide recognition.

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The Radio Dept. "Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002-2010" and "Clinging To A Scheme" albums are released in the Philippines by Universal Records.

April 19, 2011

These Big Bang Bags are just some of the freebies in the Ultimate Bang: Big Bang Special Edition and Essential Big Bang Album Launch Event on May 14 (Saturday). We are launching two (2) albums in this event - Big Bang Special Editionand Essential Big Bang CDs.

Four (4) major record stores are participating in the Ultimate Bang: Big Bang Special Edition and Essential Big Bang Album Launch Event on May 14 (Saturday). These record stores are:
- Astroplus The Block
- Astroplus Mall of Asia
- Odyssey Megamall
- Odyssey SM Bacoor

We shall reveal more details on how to get these bags very soon! These bags ARE NOT FOR SALE. You only get it during Ultimate Bang: Big Bang Special Edition and Essential Big Bang Album Launch Event on May 14 (Saturday).

Universal Records and Big Bang Philippines Fan Club, in cooperation with MYX, Astroplus and Odyssey, invite you to Ultimate Bang: Big Bang Special Edition and Essential Big Bang Album Launch Event on May 14 (Saturday). We are launching two (2) albums in this event - Big Bang Special Editionand Essential Big Bang CDs.

Watch out for more details about freebies, activities and CD prices very soon.

The music video for Big Bang’s ‘Love Song’ is currently a major hit on YouTube and V.I.P’s are rejoicing on their hard efforts to get as many views as possible.

Uploaded on the 14th, the video has surpassed the 2,000,000 (2.46 million as of late, April 16th) viewer mark in just two days! It has also received many honors, such as #1 Top Favorite this week and #1 Top Rated this week internationally, with views coming from America, Canada, Japan, Indonesia, France, Mexico, Thailand, etc.

With a budget nearing $200,000 USD, the music video has been praised because of its simple style, with many even categorizing it as beautiful art. The song itself has been on fire as well, as it is a very different style from ‘Tonight’ and their usual past releases.

On March 14 at 9.00PM, Big Bang revealed the MV for title song Love Song for their special album through YGBlog and YouTube.

The set of the MV Love Song has been taken somewhere near KaeHwa Island. They used the technique of having a camera stuck on top of a crane, and especially because this MV is a one shot MV, the team had to work together and had to use a 4 points wire-cam as well as 4 gigantic cranes, which in total was worth more than 200 million won.

Love Song is the result of a combination between G-Dragon the leader and the famous producer for YG like Teddy. It differentiates itself from the genres of house, electronic and hip hop like what Big Bang did before, with the mixture of soft guitar as well as fast but constant beat giving out the feeling and emotion of a sad man, missing his love who had vanished from the world.

Not only that, because of the effect of the MV which was revealed in black and white, it helped to back up the effect of the song, giving an even more emotional feel towards the sadness of the man. Especially at the end of the MV when the car fell down from the sky and exploded, it was the scene that was worth the most and expressed the most emotions of all, it suggested the idea of the lover of the man having an accident from a car crash.

YG Life has updated their information with regards to 2NE1's future plans. They already announced the girls come back but now they have informed fans that member Park Bom will release a solo, Please Don’t Cry, but will unfortunately not be promoting it on the music shows. They also fill us in on future plans for 2NE1 T.V. and their first solo concert. Check out the full translation below!

* Park Bom Solo Release
Park Bom’s solo comeback will include a digital single for “Please Don’t Cry” and music video scheduled for release on April 21st. Bom will not be performing the song live on music shows due to 2NE1′s promotions.

* 2ne1 Mini Album
2NE1 will begin releasing a new song every three weeks until the end of August which means all six tracks from their mini-album will be promoted as title tracks.

* 2ne1 TV Season 3
2NE1 TV Season 3 will begin airing in the beginning of June! Yay for more of the Bom, corn and her trainer triangle and their cuteness.

* 2NE1 Concert

Finally, 2NE1′s first concert will be held at the end of August near the end of their title track promotions and right before their debut in Japan in September. The concert will feature all of their older material and their new mini-album.

April 15, 2011

Download Sponge Cola’s “Tambay”, produce a music video for the song and stand a chance to win P100,000 Cash(tax-free)! Here are the full mechanics:

1. Download the single “Tambay” to your cellphones:
• Text “Tambay” to 2600 (valid on all networks; P50 per mp3 per download)
• You will receive the MP3 of the song “Tambay” as well as a unique confirmation code
• Save the song and the confirmation code to your cellphone

2. Produce a full music video for the song “Tambay” and upload it to your YouTube account.

4. Emails/Submissions of entries will be accepted from 12:00 am of March 16, 2011 until 12:00 noon of June 17, 2011 only.

5. The music video may include new and/or old videos and/or photos that are owned by entry sender.

6. If materials used are not owned by entry sender, he/she should have explicit permission to use and include them, ensuring that the copyright of any individual, institution, company, etc. will not be infringed.

7. No use of explicit images, foul language or anything that damages any individual, institution or company.

8. Preferably, video should have high resolution, with an aspect ratio of 720x480.

9. Fifteen (15) finalists will be chosen from all the submitted entries, and they will automatically receive P5,000 Cash Prize. Each of the finalist will be notified through registered mail and contacted through his/her mobile phone by a representative of Universal Records on how to claim their P5,000.00 Cash. The finalists should be able to provide two (2) valid ID's with photo.

10. Top 15 entries will be chosen by a panel of judges based on the following criteria:
• Artistic touch and creativity: 35%
- This refers to videos showing skill or excellence in execution. The video should be ingenious, exhibiting good taste; performed, made, or edited artistically; aesthetically pleasing.
• Message delivery: 35%
- The message of the video should be communicated clearly.
• Uniqueness: 30%
- This refers to videos having no similarity to other videos; original in idea, style and delivery.

16. The Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up will be officially announced on July 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM noon via the Universal Records Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsphfanpage) and he/she will be notified through his/her mobile phone by a representative of Universal Records.

17. A DTI representative shall be present to witness the determination of the Top 15 finalists, the Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up.

18. Contest is open to AMATEURS only - individuals or groups with a valid Philippine address. Students are encouraged to join.

19. Working individuals are allowed to join provided they do not presently hold any job or career that involves professional film/video/commercial production nor have they done any prior job or work related to professional film/video/commercial production.

Universal Records and Big Bang Philippines Fan Club, in cooperation with MYX, Astroplus and Odyssey, invite you to Ultimate Bang: Big Bang Special Edition and Essential Big Bang Album Launch Event on May 14 (Saturday). We are launching two (2) albums in this event - Big Bang Special Editionand Essential Big Bang CDs.

Watch out for more details about freebies, activities and CD prices very soon.

Cassies are rejoicing right now! Why? After the Philippine release of JYJ last year, Universal Records and Cassiopeia Philippines, together with Astroplus and Odyssey, bring you the Exclusive Album Launch of TOHOSHINKI "Complete Single A-Side Collection" and "Single B-Side Collection" CDs on MAY 7 (SATURDAY) during 8G: Cassiopeia Philippines' 8th Gathering at Trade Hall, Starmall Edsa.

When you buy Tohoshinki "Complete Single A-Side Collection" and "Single B-Side Collection" during the event, you get Exclusive Freebies!

Watch out out for more details soon! Cassies, start saving up!

Tohoshinki may have stopped activities as a group, but the music and memories remain. After the chart-topping success of "Best Selection 2010" (it charted #1 in both Astroplus and Odyssey during May 2010) comes two more Japanese compilation albums, "Complete Single A-Side Collection" and "Single B-Side Collection", that together cover all of Tohoshinki 's A-side singles and best B-side coupling tracks.

"Complete Single A-Side Collection" collects all 45 Tohoshinki J-pop singles, from their debut "Stay With Me Tonight" right up to their most recent "Toki Wo Tomete". Many of the songs on this compilation were not included in "Best Selection 2010". Of special note is the inclusion of the ten group and solo songs from the double A-side "Trick" singles, which were not included on any of their albums.

"Complete Single A-Side Collection" includes three full color Photobooks. Photobook #1 has 110 pages, Photobook #2 has 48 pages and Photobook #3 has 92 pages.

"Single B-Side Collection" contains 12 popular side tracks that can be rightly considered hidden Tohoshinki J-pop classics including "Proud", "Try My Love", "Take Your Hands" and "No Pain No Gain".